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Kinesha

Girl name · American

Kinesha is an American girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funKinesha doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kinesha would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationKinesha peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Kinesha you'd meet today is about 48 years old.
  • HistoryKinesha first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
Baby in a pink top lying on a white blanket
hello, little Kinesha

US births per million girls, 1976–2025

04819761995

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kinesha

Kinesha is a girl name of American origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:American names

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Questions about the name Kinesha

What is the origin of the name Kinesha?

Kinesha is American in origin. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).

Is Kinesha a boy or girl name?

Kinesha is a girl name.

How popular is the name Kinesha?

Kinesha is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1995. It peaked at #5,532 in 1977, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Kinesha?

Kinesha is an American girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.